Renee,
 
They beat up the core and wrap the remaining  finger. I think they change it 
every other day (not sure). This is done in rural areas where there is no 
medical help.  But the thing is, it works -- the fingertip would regenerate and 
grow a bit of nails too.
 
Melly
 
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Subject: silver-digest Digest V2010 #900
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Date: Friday, December 3, 2010, 4:14 PM